Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ST JAMES' SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£738
vs National Avg
+164.4%
ST JAMES' SURGERY prescribed 90 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £738 to the NHS. This is 164.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 90 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £738 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.4% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 90 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +164.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.